Car

At the time of transfer of ownership following a sale. A copy of the inspection must be filed with MRD along with the transfer documents. To view the current inspection criteria in place please click here: Cars Light Trucks and Vans

Light Truck or Van with Mass as Shown on the Vehicle Registration Permit for Less Than or Equal to 4500KG

At the time of transfer of ownership following a sale. A copy of the inspection must be filed with MRD along with the transfer documents. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Cars Light Trucks and Vans

Taxi

When the vehicle is 1 model year old (12 months from the date of manufacture) and each year thereafter. The inspection is valid for a 12 month period and a valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle. A copy of the inspection must be filed at MRD and a copy must be kept in the vehicle. An inspection is not required for transfer of ownership following a sale as long as an inspection has been completed within the previous 12 months. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Cars Light Trucks and Vans

Trucks, Vans and Truck Tractors with a Mass as Shown on the Vehicle Registration Permit for Greater Than 4500KG

When the vehicle is 1 model year old (12 months from the date of manufacture) and each year thereafter. The inspection is valid for a 12 month period and a valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle to prove compliance. A copy of the inspection DOES NOT have to be filed at MRD, but must be kept in the vehicle and an inspection IS NOT required for transfer of ownership following a sale. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Trucks with a GVWR > 4500kg

Trailer (Ball and Hitch or Pintle Hook Up) With a Mass as Shown on the Vehicle Registration Permit for Greater Than 4500KG

When the vehicle is 1 model year old (12 months from the date of manufacture) and each year thereafter. The inspection is valid for a 12 month period and a valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle to prove compliance. A copy of the inspection DOES NOT have to be filed at MRD,but must be kept in the vehicle and an inspection IS NOT required for transfer of ownership following a sale. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Trailers with a GVWR > 4500kg or fifth wheel trailers (Not including recreational trailers)

Trailer (5th Wheel Hitch Excluding Recreational Travel Trailers)

When the vehicle is 1 model year old (12 months from the date of manufacture) and each year thereafter. The inspection is valid for a 12 month period and a valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle to prove compliance. A copy of the inspection DOES NOT have to be filed at MRD, but must be kept in the vehicle and an inspection IS NOT required for transfer of ownership following a sale. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Trailers with a GVWR > 4500kg or fifth wheel trailers (Not including recreational trailers)

School Buses

Every July and December, commencing 6 months from the date of manufacture. A valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle to prove compliance. A copy of the inspection must be filed with MRD. Failure to file inspection may result in the cancellation/suspension of the vehicle registration. An inspection is not required for the transfer of ownership following a sale. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Buses with a passenger carrying capacity of 10 passengers or more

Public Passenger Buses

Every March and September, commencing 6 months from the date of manufacture. A valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle to prove compliance. A copy of the inspection must be filed with MRD. Failure to file inspection may result in the cancellation/suspension of the vehicle registration. An inspection is not required for the transfer of ownership following a sale. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Buses with a passenger carrying capacity of 10 passengers or more

Disabled Passenger Vehicles

Every March and September, commencing 6 months from the date of manufacture. A valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle to prove compliance. A copy of the inspection must be filed with MRD. An inspection is not required for the transfer of ownership following a sale. If the disabled passenger vehicle is used as a school bus the inspection is required to be filed every July and December (as per School Bus requirements). Failure to file inspection may result in the cancellation/suspension of the vehicle registration. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Buses with a passenger carrying capacity of 10 passengers or more

Salvage Vehicles

Ambulances

At least once every 6 months, at intervals of not less than 150 days apart commencing 6 months from the date of manufacture. A valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle to prove compliance. A copy of the inspection must be filed at MRD. Failure to file inspection may result in the cancellation/suspension of the vehicle registration.

An ambulance with a GVWR of 4500kg or less must be inspected in accordance with the requirements for cars, light trucks and vans. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Cars Light Trucks and Vans

An ambulance with a GVWR greater than 4500kg must be inspected in accordance with the requirements for trucks greater than 4500kg. To view the current inspection criteria please click here: Trucks with a GVWR > 4500kg